As many of you know, George and I have been in Dillard, GA for a couple of days. (We're on our way home today!) We drove here to spend yesterday at Tallulah Gorge. We were here during our wedding anniversary this past June, and fell in love with this beautiful gorge and its many waterfalls.
At that time, we learned that there are a few times during the year when water is released from the dam.. Yesterday was one of those days----so we traveled here to see all of those waterfalls with TONS of water coming over them. All I can say is WOW.... Even though it rained the entire time we were there, we LOVED it... I will show pictures (since we only took about 135-- ha) soon.
Today though, I will show you some pictures taken on Tuesday on our way to Dillard. As I've mentioned several times before, when George and I travel we usually see some waterfalls along the way. That was true on Tuesday since we saw three new ones.
We had a beautiful drive through the Fontana and Franklin areas of North Carolina. Above is a beautiful picture taken from the top of the mountain on the "Tail of the Dragon" (Highway 129) between the North Carolina and Tennessee borders. You can see the Cheoah Dam in the distance. IF you saw Harrison Ford in the "Fugitive", this was the dam where he jumped. Remember????? Below are more pictures.
We saw this waterfall in Rabun Gap, Georgia. Its name is SYLVAN LAKE FALLS. There is an old mill beside the waterfalls --and includes a Bed and Breakfast.
We were looking for a waterfall named Dick's Creek Falls, but didn't find it. However, we did find a pretty cascade named WARWOMAN CREEK CASCADES. This cascade is in Clayton, GA.
This is my favorite picture (George took it) ---and my favorite waterfall of the three which we saw on Tuesday. This one (also near Clayton, GA) is named after some of my blogger friends --since its name is BECKY BRANCH FALLS. This waterfall requires a short hike UP the mountain. But--once you get to the falls, there is a little bridge where you get an 'up-close-and-personal' view.
The trail makes a loop around the area ---and I enjoyed seeing Rhododendrons and Laurels along the creek. Beautiful area!!!!
The Sugar Maples were in full bloom in Clayton, GA this week.
Here's one last picture of the beautiful mountains surrounding the Cheoah Dam. I love this picture---showing the puffy clouds. You???
As I said above, we are on our way home today from Georgia. AND --tomorrow morning we leave early (about 5 a.m.--yawn) for Jacksonville, FL. We will attend a Memorial Service for my brother on Saturday morning. We'll be home on Sunday.
Hugs,
Wow such lovely countryside the last photo is breathtaking. The waterfalls are lovely too. I see George is slowing the speed to make the water blur. Its a great shot. You are busy travellers at the moment take care keep safe.
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Gorgeous photos, as always, Betsy! I like the last one, too--it's beautiful. I'm glad you and George got to see some new waterfalls.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels to you and George---may God be with you.
The dam picture is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThese photos were breathtaking! Amazing all the beauty there is in this world isn't it?! You and George have a great life together! I look forward to the day that Greg's retired and we can travel. You and George are an inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip home!
Hugs,
Shelley
Wonderful shots Betsy. Love the mountains, they seem so unspoiled. What beautiful color on the Maples. Looking for a sunny day here to see if our colors look any better with some light on them.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip to Jacksonville. Know it will be a hard day for you saying that final goodbye. My thoughts are with you and your brother's family.
You two have way too much fun. Beautiful pictures. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteWow, Betsy these are gorgeous...and I enjoyed the "Becky" waterfall very much...
ReplyDeleteHow do you find waterfalls, are they on maps???
Next time you are coming through Franklin let me know so we can meet in person. Love your fall photos.. everything is so full of color.
ReplyDeleteFirst and foremost, may you have God's continued favor on your journeys! Please tell me you have a book, wall, room or something with your photos displayed!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't GA beautiful? No wonder I miss living there. Thanks for bringing the beautiful colors and mountains to me Betsy!
ReplyDeleteYa'll be safe in your travels tomorrow my friend.
Have a safe and wonderful trip. I know the memorial service will help you as you grieve your brother's death.
ReplyDeleteBetsy: Those are just wonderful photos of the gorge area.
ReplyDeleteThose photos took by breath away! Love the falls! as I was reading I was wondering if warwoman was named after me also.lol I do have my days, but then I saw the Becky Branch Falls. They are all so pretty! And the leaves are so bright.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures Betsy. Glad you are both having a nice time before the memorial service for your Brother.
ReplyDeleteI love those Sugar maples...so pretty!
Thanks for taking us along on your trip. beautiful country and lovely pictures. As I said before we live in a beautiful country. Everywhere there is beauty. MB
ReplyDeleteWow, that last shot is terrific, Betsy. I love the shot of the Sylvan Lake Falls. Are the rocks really that red? Amazing and beautiful. Safe journey, my friend.
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...is it ever going to stop raining down there? Beautiful waterfalls.....scenery.....color! Gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures!! Sugar Maples are gorgeous! Love all the waterfalls. Looks like it's time to pack my bags and head for the mountains!
ReplyDeleteOh, once again your photos are amazing - but then you have amazing scenery to photograph!! But it does take the combination of the two, doesn't it! I simply love those sugar maples - the depth of color is gorgeous and comes through in the pic! Stunning! Thanks so much for sharing! Love my visits here! Have safe travels. God be your comfort during this time of grief and loss! Hugs, Karin
ReplyDeleteAs usual, wonderful photographs! I shouldn't visit your blog...makes me want to retire...today!
ReplyDeleteAh heck, I'll visit anyway. Someday I'll be cruising around aimlessly taking photos.
Betsy, the scenery is breathtaking. I have done a lot of traveling over the years, but I don't think I have ever seen as many waterfalls as you have posted...wow! Simply lovely.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip.
Sunny :)
Beautiful photos. Gorgeous colors and the waterfalls ... yowzer! Will be thinking about you on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are phenomenal.
ReplyDeleteHope you have good travels during this busy time.
Blessings,Ruth
Betsy, the photos of the waterfalls and foliage are so very nice, but the shots of the vastness of the Gorge and the dam... amazing photos!
ReplyDeleteSure hope you are enjoying your time away.
I would say that the last photo is my favorite,but I love all of the others too.It is really hard to pick.
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PS My sister had a relasp she is still in the hospital.
All the rain has certainly added some extra water to those streams. Seeing the photos makes me think of a novel I just read about kayaking in Georgia and Tennessee.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I will never visit all those lovely places but it's fun to see the photos.
Marnie
Gorgeous series of shots from your trip. Those maples are a sensation!
ReplyDeleteThose maple trees are stunning!!
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip this weekend.
Wow..these are calendar shots! I love that first falls in particular.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos, but I LOVE the 1st shot! IT'S GORGEOUS! Hope ya'll are safe
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Betsy, sorry to learn of your loss of your brother. May his soul be blessed forever.
ReplyDeleteWhat exquisite pics you have captured of God's beauty He shares with us ... in this earth.
Have a beautiful day. TTFN ~Marydon
Oh my goodness...such beauty!!! Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures.
ReplyDeleteSafe trip,
Doreen
Wow! I can't believe the colur of the leaves! The water falls are as gorgeous as always. You certainly do seem to find any and all between where you are and where you're going. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat some stunningly beautiful pictures!! They're almost too perfect to be real!
ReplyDeleteYour lucky that you can see 3 states in just a few hours. Where I live it is several hundred miles to the nextdoor states (even Arizona and Nevada).
ReplyDeleteBetsy your pics just sparkle! And so does this post!! Have a wonderful trip to Florida. Thanks for sharing your lovely pics and your trips with us. Waterfalls are just magical, aren't they??
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks Betsy for sharing those amazing shots. They are such a relief from the heat in my part of the world, where it is peak summer.
Have a safe trip :)
Cheers!!
Oh girl, you got to go get some Quiznos. I've never had anything there that I didn't like. Their sandwiches are delish and so is their salads. Their little Sammie sandwiches are good too.
ReplyDeleteCan you tell we like to eat there? lol
That's a stunning photograph of the dam and reservoir. It looks steep. It makes me wonder how many water falls and rapids are buried underneath it?
ReplyDeleteThe last photo is incredible!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI also love the sugar maples...what amazing colors!!
All of the waterfalls are beautiful.
Take care,
Marci
Hi Betsy, You always take such beautiful shots it makes me feel like I'm right there. We stayed at the Dillard House when we were there and had a wonderful time. Thanks for taking me back.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, the sugar maples are so pretty in their reds. This is an area where I spent a lot of time as a child and later as an adult I backpacked and camped in this area. These are some of my favorite falls.
ReplyDeleteYou look so cute in your rain gear.
Judy
5 am is the middle of the night!
ReplyDeleteI love those fall colors in the pictures! And the first picutre is just amazing. I can see how you would fall in love with this place. Sounds like a wonderful trip :) and happy anniversary!
Love that last photo--well, I really love them all but this is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. Such gorgeous scenery you have!
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